Essex County is located in the northeastern corner of Virginia and is part of the Northern Neck region. The county seat is Tappahannock.

Essex County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected from single-member districts. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for setting policy and enacting local ordinances. The county is also served by a constitutional officer, the Sheriff, who is elected every four years.

The county is served by the Essex County Public Schools system, which includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Essex County is home to several state parks, including Belle Isle State Park, Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, and the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The county is also home to several historic sites, including the Tappahannock Historic District, the Essex County Courthouse, and the Essex County Jail.

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